Description
The Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed physical therapist to provide services at the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Training Center in Thelma, KY. The selected therapist will work with the Center's student body to provide evaluations, treatments, and support. The therapist will be required to work on-site at the Center and will be compensated for their time. The contract is expected to start on July 1, 2026, and will run for 24 months. The therapist will be responsible for providing physical therapy services, including evaluations, treatments, and support, as well as participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and providing supervision to physical therapy assistants.
Some key responsibilities of the job include:
* Evaluating and treating Vocational Rehabilitation clients under the orders of a physician
* Participating as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing support and information within the area of Physical Therapy
* Reporting to and being supervised by the Unit Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
* Providing direct supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy Assistant Interns, Volunteers, and all other personnel within the Physical Therapy Unit
* Reviewing available consumer information and evaluating the impact of this information on the assessment and treatment process
* Conducting and documenting a thorough functional assessment of the consumer, utilizing standardized procedures